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Ile de Nantes, a true urban laboratory, awaits you for a fascinating guided exploration. Discover how this iconic neighbourhood has evolved from a brownfield to a vibrant creative centre. Admire the ancient shipyards, monumental street art, and bold contemporary architecture. Don’t miss the famous Mechanical Elephant, symbol of this successful transformation. Immersion in the innovation and culture of Nantes awaits you.
- Explore the modern district of Ile de Nantes with a Guide
- Discover the history of shipyards and their transformation
- Admire impressive street art and bold architecture
Meet the famous mechanical elephant, a must-see in Nantes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On the forecourt of the Parc des Chantiers, in front of the main gate of the large building which was the headquarters of the shipyards.
Itinerary
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Facing the majestic yellow Titan crane, you will discover one of the most emblematic symbols of Nantes. Over 40 metres high, this impressive structure once dominated the shipyards where the great Nantes ships were built. Today classified as a historic monument, it testifies to the rich industrial and maritime past of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Under the immense naves of the Ile de Nantes, you will plunge into a unique universe where the city’s industrial past meets the most unbridled imagination. Former shipyard halls converted into cultural space, they are now home to the famous Machines of the Island, with their giant mechanical creatures inspired by Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Banana Hangar is one of the most vibrant and emblematic places on the Island of Nantes. Formerly a port warehouse where bananas from the former colonies were received and stored, this building, more than 150 metres long, has been transformed into a leisure and cultural space on the banks of the Loire.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Quartier de la Création is the face of 21st century Nantes. Located on the island of Nantes, in the heart of former industrial and port grounds, it now brings together art schools, innovative companies, cultural spaces and living places. As you walk the streets, you will discover how the city has transformed a brownfield into an urban laboratory where contemporary architecture, culture and innovation come together on a daily basis.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Palais de Justice in Nantes, designed by the famous architect Jean Nouvel, is one of the most remarkable contemporary buildings in the city. With its immense black columns, clean lines and monumental architecture, it imposes its presence on the Loire riverbanks. During the tour, you will discover how this building inaugurated in 2000 symbolizes the renaissance of the Island of Nantes
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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